Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life is a 1978 book by philosopher Sissela Bok that covers the ethical issues in lying, such as intent, result, context, and circumstances. It was published by Pantheon Books.
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Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life is a 1978 book by philosopher Sissela Bok that covers the ethical issues in lying, such as intent, result, context, and circumstances. It was published by Pantheon Books.
Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life is a 1978 book by philosopher Sissela Bok that covers the ethical issues in lying, such as intent, result, context, and circumstances. It was published by Pantheon Books.
“In the midst of the disguises and artifices that reign among men, it is only attention and vigilance that can save us from surprises.”
“What I have termed micro expressions, very fast facial movements lasting less than one-fifth of a second, are one important source of leakage, revealing an emotion a person is trying to conceal. A false expression can be betrayed in a number of ways: it is usually very slightly asymmetrical, and it lacks smoothness in the way it flows on and off the face.”
“A lie is no less a lie because it is a thousand years old.”
“Stop! I am not a real Sharkslayer! I lied.”
“Mendaci homini ne verum quidem dicenti credere solemus.”
“An animal may be cunning and ferocious enough, but it takes a real man to tell a lie.”
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